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DS06 VUL

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VUL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake flexi-hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked ()

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 89,319 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills at rear excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake flexi-hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked ()

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust bracket deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut top mounts not smooth in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes, both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,025 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,640 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 53,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 25,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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DS06 VUL is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS06 VUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS06 VUL is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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